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Mediterranean Baked Salmon in Foil with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes

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Jan 25, 2025
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Category: Main Courses
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Ingredient Quantity
Salmon fillets 800g
Red onions 2
Taggiasca olives 24
Cherry tomatoes 5
Parsley 1 bunch
Extra virgin olive oil 4 tbsp
Sea salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Prep the Salmon: Begin by carefully removing any bones from the salmon fillets using a kitchen tweezer.
  2. Slice the Vegetables: Peel and finely slice the red onions. Cut the cherry tomatoes into thin rounds.
  3. Prepare the Foil and Parchment Paper: Lay out 4 sheets of aluminum foil on your work surface. Place a sheet of parchment paper on top of each piece of foil.
  4. Layer the Vegetables: Take one sheet of parchment paper and place a generous amount of sliced onions in the center. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt to season.
  5. Add the Salmon: Place one salmon fillet on top of the onions. Season the fillet with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Top with Olives and Oil: Scatter 6 Taggiasca olives on top of the salmon and drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil for extra flavor.
  7. Wrap the Foil: Carefully fold the edges of the parchment paper over the salmon, sealing it tightly. Follow this by folding the aluminum foil around the parchment to create a secure parcel.
  8. Repeat for Remaining Fillets: Repeat steps 4 through 7 with the remaining 3 fillets of salmon.
  9. Bake the Salmon: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the foil parcels on a baking tray and transfer them to the oven. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flaky.
  10. Garnish and Serve: Once the salmon fillets are ready, carefully open the parcels, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

  • Calories: 400
  • Fat: 22g
  • Carbs: 7g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g

These delicious and fragrant Salmon Fillets in Foil are an easy, healthy, and flavorful dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of red onions, cherry tomatoes, olives, and fresh parsley elevates the salmon, while the foil parcel helps to lock in moisture and flavor, making each bite a burst of Mediterranean goodness. Enjoy!